Biography
Hon. Festus Olarewaju Akingbaso, also known as "Fessy West," is the current Member of the House of Representatives representing the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in Ondo State. Born on June 6, 1970, he has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and is affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His political career includes serving as Executive Chairman of Idanre Local Government Council in 2015 and as a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Idanre Constituency. In 2023, he was elected to the House of Representatives. He was also the PDP Deputy Governorship candidate for Ondo State in 2024, running alongside Agboola Ajayi.
Hon. Akingbaso has demonstrated commitment to education with summer classes for students, scholarship awards, distribution of JAMB forms, and support for vocational training. His constituency projects include road infrastructure, community electrification, job creation, and support for local festivals. He has sponsored key bills such as the Central Bank of Nigeria Act Bill, Dishonoured Cheques Act Repeal Bill, and the establishment of an ICT University in Idanre.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB576 | Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB577 | Dishonoured Cheque act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB783 | Federal Institute of Information Communication Technology, Idanre, Ondo State | Oct 31, 2023 | Awaiting consideration | View |
| HB2425 | Matrimonial Causes Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2426 | Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2427 | Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2428 | Cocoa Research Institute, Idanre, Ondo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| HB2429 | Federal College of Health and Dental Technology, Ifedore, Ondo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| HB1452 | Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
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